Accounting Manager

CU*Answers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CU*Answers in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and support financial operations across CU*Answers and affiliated organizations.

You will coach staff, oversee general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, cash management, and month-end close, while partnering with leadership on budgeting and process improvements. A strong candidate will drive accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in a cooperative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years progressive accounting experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; GP or Business Central experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while helping drive department success.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, cash management, and other accounting functions.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including external audit coordination.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Support monthly billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes.
• Maintain accounting systems, documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, planning, reporting, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft GP

Business Central

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial accuracy? Join CU*Answers as our Accounting Manager and play a key leadership role in supporting the financial operations of CU*Answers and its affiliated organizations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a cooperative that supports credit unions nationwide.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting team.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees while helping drive department success.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, cash management, and other accounting functions.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting activities, including external audit coordination.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Support monthly billing, collections, and revenue recognition processes.
• Maintain accounting systems, documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, planning, reporting, and process improvements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Microsoft GP or Business Central experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At CU*Answers, you'll join a collaborative leadership team that values innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to influence financial operations across multiple organizations while helping develop a talented accounting team in a cooperative culture built on trust and service.

What is CU*Answers?

CU*Answers is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) owned by the credit unions we serve. We provide technology, operations, accounting, and business solutions that help credit unions better serve their members. Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership and expertise can make a lasting impact on the cooperative movement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

CU*Answers operates in a professional office building setting. Some job assignments at CU*Answers are primarily conducted within the office building(s) while others have moderate to extensive travel responsibilities as described in the Job Functions and/or Job Qualifications section(s) above. CU*Answers is committed to working with its employees to reasonably accommodate them with the physical aspects of the position. This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be. CU*Answers will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental disabilities of qualified applicants unless to do so would cause an undue hardship. Disabled individuals who feel accommodation is needed to perform their job, or the job for which they have applied, must notify CU*Answers in writing of the need for reasonable accommodation within 180 days after the date the individual knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed. CU*Answers, thereafter, will make all reasonable accommodations unless to do so would pose an undue hardship. CU*Answers is willing to accommodate disabilities to the extent a financial service organization can without impacting financial control or member service. CU*Answers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice

This job description is not intended to be, nor should be construed as a contract for employment. CU*Answers makes no guarantee of permanent employment. This job description is to be used as a guideline to give the employee an understanding of what CU*Answers has defined this position to be.